Hunting
I grew up in a family with two distinct traditions: on my mother’s side, a family of forest rangers, and on my father’s side, a family of hunters. Both traditions were always part of the conversation, yet, to me, they never felt natural. As an animal lover and vegetarian, I’ve struggled to understand how one can take an animal’s life. This question created a barrier between me and my family.
Hunting is more than a personal experience; it’s a tradition passed down through generations. It raises profound questions about how we relate to animals and nature. Why do we accept some uses of animals and reject others? When do we see an animal as a living being, and when do we see it as a resource?
Through this project, I explore these personal questions. I want to understand hunting, both as an act and as part of my family’s history. My aim is to soften the harsh memories that distance me from this world and to reflect on the emotional complexities surrounding it. This project does not seek to provide answers but to encourage reflection and dialogue, inviting others to reconsider their own connections with nature and animals.
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